Compare FreshBooks and Intuit QuickBooks 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (74.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $2.30 Per Month
No pricing available
FreshBooks
Star Rating
(962)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (86.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $2.30 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansIntuit QuickBooks
Star Rating
(358)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Intuit QuickBooksSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that FreshBooks excels in ease of use, with many users highlighting its intuitive interface and straightforward setup process. One user mentioned that the "ease of setup and recurring invoices from FreshBooks is great," making it a time-saver for bookkeeping tasks.
- Users say that Intuit QuickBooks offers a solid integration experience, with everything consolidated in one place. Reviewers appreciate how "everything is integrated in one spot," which helps individuals without accounting backgrounds navigate the software easily.
- According to verified reviews, FreshBooks stands out for its customer support, receiving high praise for its responsiveness and helpfulness. Users have noted "outstanding customer service," which can be crucial for small businesses needing quick assistance.
- Reviewers mention that while Intuit QuickBooks has a user-friendly interface, it sometimes lacks the customization options that FreshBooks provides. Users have expressed a desire for more flexibility in tailoring the software to their specific needs.
- G2 reviewers highlight FreshBooks' strong performance in invoice management, with features that allow for easy customization and automation. Users appreciate the ability to manage taxes effectively, stating, "the way we can manage the taxes that I for tax report" is particularly beneficial.
- Users report that while both products meet basic accounting needs, FreshBooks tends to shine in day-to-day usability, with a higher score in ease of setup and administration. This is reflected in user feedback that emphasizes how "making global changes for clients is smooth and straightforward."
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
FreshBooks
Lite
Starting at $2.30
Per Month
For professionals with basic needs
- Send unlimited invoices to up to 5 clients
- Track unlimited expenses
- Send unlimited estimates
Intuit QuickBooks
No pricing availableFree Trial
FreshBooks
Free Trial is available
Intuit QuickBooks
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
766
8.8
294
Ease of Use
9.1
864
8.7
309
Ease of Setup
9.2
466
8.7
176
Ease of Admin
9.2
336
8.8
119
Quality of Support
9.2
715
7.8
266
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
331
8.5
114
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
762
7.7
287
Features by Category
Expense Reports
8.6
106
Not enough data
8.0
100
Not enough data
7.6
99
Not enough data
8.1
98
Not enough data
7.1
80
Not enough data
7.2
87
Not enough data
7.9
90
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Travel Management
6.8
79
Not enough data
6.5
76
Not enough data
6.1
71
Not enough data
6.5
72
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
9.0
136
Not enough data
8.4
119
Not enough data
8.2
124
Not enough data
Mobile
8.2
84
Not enough data
6.9
81
Not enough data
5.6
73
Not enough data
Platform
6.2
63
Not enough data
6.3
66
Not enough data
Administration
7.0
63
Not enough data
Administration
7.2
105
Not enough data
7.8
106
Not enough data
7.6
113
Not enough data
7.2
103
Not enough data
7.9
111
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
128
Not enough data
7.2
97
Not enough data
7.0
94
Not enough data
9.0
126
Not enough data
8.3
115
Not enough data
7.0
99
Not enough data
General Ledger
8.1
233
|
Verified
8.3
203
7.8
228
|
Verified
7.7
189
8.1
224
|
Verified
8.3
197
Accounts Receivable
8.7
398
|
Verified
8.2
194
8.5
308
|
Verified
7.7
179
8.2
275
|
Verified
7.5
180
Accounts Payable
8.2
271
|
Verified
7.8
184
8.7
327
|
Verified
8.4
193
7.6
142
7.9
185
Other Functionality
7.1
125
7.3
163
Feature Not Available
7.3
165
7.5
156
|
Verified
7.4
165
7.0
128
7.5
171
7.2
132
7.8
178
7.5
144
8.5
199
7.6
154
7.7
180
8.6
316
|
Verified
8.1
176
Reporting & Analytics
8.7
362
|
Verified
8.6
215
8.1
200
8.2
210
7.6
191
|
Verified
8.0
190
8.8
386
|
Verified
8.3
191
Platform
7.9
164
7.8
190
7.6
150
7.9
177
8.4
288
|
Verified
8.4
196
7.4
137
7.5
165
9.1
379
|
Verified
8.6
209
8.3
153
8.3
178
Integration
8.2
270
|
Verified
8.1
196
8.0
194
|
Verified
7.6
176
7.6
216
7.7
172
Cash Flow
8.3
201
|
Verified
8.4
181
8.8
288
|
Verified
8.9
200
8.4
244
|
Verified
8.5
183
Budgeting & Forecasting
7.6
191
|
Verified
8.0
190
8.1
165
|
Verified
8.0
178
7.6
136
|
Verified
7.3
157
8.2
203
|
Verified
8.3
178
Revenue
8.4
227
|
Verified
8.6
181
7.8
169
|
Verified
8.3
175
8.0
163
7.5
159
Payroll
7.8
112
|
Verified
8.0
171
7.4
105
|
Verified
8.0
175
7.7
114
|
Verified
8.1
174
8.2
124
|
Verified
8.5
188
AI
7.6
38
7.1
45
7.5
35
7.3
42
7.8
35
7.4
43
7.5
36
6.8
42
7.4
35
7.6
43
7.0
38
6.6
41
7.3
45
8.1
45
7.6
39
7.9
41
7.0
42
7.7
40
7.4
37
7.4
39
Mobile Applications - Accounting
9.1
11
7.6
39
8.9
11
7.8
34
8.8
11
7.7
40
7.8
10
6.9
35
8.5
12
8.1
37
8.3
12
8.5
38
Agentic AI - Accounting
Not enough data
7.2
23
General Ledger
8.1
233
|
Verified
8.3
203
7.8
228
|
Verified
7.7
189
8.1
224
|
Verified
8.3
197
Accounts Receivable
8.7
398
|
Verified
8.2
194
8.5
308
|
Verified
7.7
179
8.2
275
|
Verified
7.5
180
Accounts Payable
8.2
271
|
Verified
7.8
184
8.7
327
|
Verified
8.4
193
7.6
142
7.9
185
Employee Self Service
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
15
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Taxes
8.0
17
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
Integration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
8.1
14
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
Payment Processing
8.3
80
Not enough data
8.5
87
Not enough data
8.2
79
Not enough data
7.3
67
Not enough data
Administration
8.3
84
Not enough data
6.8
68
Not enough data
6.6
84
Not enough data
7.0
64
Not enough data
7.1
66
Not enough data
6.8
67
Not enough data
7.0
67
Not enough data
Payment Options
7.3
64
Not enough data
8.4
75
Not enough data
Security
7.4
62
Not enough data
Platform
7.6
67
Not enough data
7.1
64
Not enough data
Bill Generation
8.4
143
Not enough data
8.6
146
Not enough data
8.3
134
Not enough data
Bill Processing
7.6
128
Not enough data
7.8
124
Not enough data
8.3
127
Not enough data
Integration
7.9
131
Not enough data
8.4
133
Not enough data
7.1
102
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Time Tracking
8.8
71
Not enough data
8.9
76
Not enough data
8.9
77
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
9.0
136
Not enough data
8.4
119
Not enough data
8.2
124
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
8.6
76
Not enough data
Administration
7.2
105
Not enough data
7.8
106
Not enough data
7.6
113
Not enough data
7.2
103
Not enough data
7.9
111
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
128
Not enough data
7.2
97
Not enough data
7.0
94
Not enough data
9.0
126
Not enough data
8.3
115
Not enough data
7.0
99
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
FreshBooks and Intuit QuickBooks are categorized as Accounting
Unique Categories
FreshBooks is categorized as Time Tracking, Expense Management, Payroll, Billing, and Payment Processing
Intuit QuickBooks is categorized as Nonprofit Accounting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
FreshBooks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Intuit QuickBooks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Marketing and Advertising
17.2%
Information Technology and Services
6.4%
Graphic Design
4.6%
Accounting
4.6%
Computer Software
4.2%
Other
63.0%
Accounting
23.1%
Construction
5.7%
Information Technology and Services
5.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.1%
Computer Software
3.7%
Other
57.0%
Discussions
Does FreshBooks support recurring billing?
3 Comments
Official Response from FreshBooks
The FreshBooks employee time tracking feature allows employees to log and track time easily to their own time sheet. Account administrators get the final say...Read more
What is the best way to manage deposits against future work as a consultant?
2 Comments
DL
Hi Mark,
You most likely would benefit from the retainer feature in FB which allows you to track time against a retainer payment....Read more
How do you like using Freshbooks
2 Comments
ZB
Hi Rodney,
We have used Freshbooks since 2013, and are in no way affiliated with them.
For the most part, our experience overall has been positive,...Read more
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